Latest News – Page 370
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NewsValencia union rejects automation bid
The Valencia branch of the Coordinadora port union has rejected the idea of the fourth container terminal being automated. It claims that this will not only put hundreds of jobs at risk, but will also decrease productivity and competitiveness.
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NewsNew president mulls Brazil port privatisation
Brazil’s president-elect, Jair Bolsonaro, is to investigate the possible privatisation of state-run ports, which would include the São Paulo state docks company Companhia Docas do Estado de São Paulo.
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NewsUncertainty for ports over post-Brexit trade
With November 14 seeing the Cabinet of the United Kingdom agree to a draft deal on the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, the British Ports Association (BPA) chief executive said before the announcement of the Cabinet agreement that there might be some way to go before ports and freight operators ...
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NewsElectrification to slash liquid bulk volumes
Electrification will slash liquid bulk volumes, it was argued at the British Ports Association Conference 2018.
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NewsThree operators linked to Wilson sale
Three global stevedoring groups based in East Asia have been linked with the possible purchase of the two container terminals in Brazil currently operated by Wilson Sons in the ports of Rio Grande and Salvador.
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NewsNavis excellence centre targets N4 efficiency
A new management initiative aims to enable efficiency in Navis N4 terminal operating system implementation projects across container terminals managed by COSCO Shipping Ports Limited (CSP).
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NewsBlyth completes flood wall
A £600,000 flood wall to protect homes and businesses in Blyth from tidal flooding has been completed by the Environment Agency and Port of Blyth.
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NewsEfficient spreader reduces eco-impact
APM Terminals Poti, Georgia has commissioned a new revolving spreader to load copper concentrate into bulk vessels, improve efficiency and minimise environmental impact during bulk cargo loading operations.
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NewsRamsgate considered as Brexit deal discussed
As the Cabinet of the UK convenes to discuss a draft deal agreed by UK and EU negotiators on the UK’s departure from the EU, it has emerged that the nation’s government has designated up to £200m for development of the country’s Port of Ramsgate, with it being claimed that ...
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NewsQTerminals reaches new container and cargo handling milestones in record time
Over two million containers and five million tonnes of cargo handled
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NewsIn-transit goods are most at risk of theft
Ports have limited power to reduce cargo theft because most happens while goods are in transit, a new report has found.
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NewsBarcelona LNG fuelling station opens
The first LNG fuelling station in Spain''s state port system has been opened at the Port of Barcelona to promote the use of natural gas as an alternative fuel for land transport of goods.
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NewsTougher economic climate for Oz stevedores
All Australian stevedores felt the pinch of a tougher economic climate last year, with profitability falling sharply during 2017–18.
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NewsProfit boost for Ports of Auckland
Ports of Auckland has returned a comparable 8% increase in underlying profit after tax to NZ$59.2m and 9% rise in revenue to NZ$243.2m for the 2017-2018 financial year — albeit, incurring NZ$17.6m in items related to asset-valuation changes and impairments.
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NewsAuckland box depots’ space shortage
A serious container depot space shortage has developed in Auckland driven by a larger-than-expected build-up of import boxes leading into the festive season, constraints on normal export and domestic flows from Auckland and progressive reduction in depot operators.
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NewsProperty settlement at CentrePort
CentrePort Wellington has reached a NZ$170m settlement with insurers in relation to commercial properties damaged during the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake.
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Iran to sue US over “cruel” sanctions
Iran will bring a lawsuit against the US at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) following “cruel” sanctions and restrictions on its vessels which could see them prevented from entering ports.
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NewsLowestoft site has offshore wind potential
A 13-acre development site being cleared at the Port of Lowestoft’s Shell Quay could be used for infrastructure to support the offshore wind industry.
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NewsEco hull cleaning arrives in Panama
HullWiper is now offering affordable and eco-friendly hull cleaning to ship owners and operators in the Panama Canal area, in partnership with subsea services provider Talleres Industriales.
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NewsRotterdam wins ESPO Award 2018
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has been awarded the ESPO Award 2018 for its business and community engagement, the creation of a good workplace environment and investment in a diverse and inclusive environment.
